Because you like Cosette in Les Miserables

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

A passionate paleontologist with interests no one seems to share, Ross Geller tries to find love despite his past of abandonment and an awkward personality. See them in Friends.

Daphne Blake's unfailing enthusiasm keeps the team's morale up even as they're battling evil spirits and other ghouls. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.

A formerly adventurous playboy, Will Traynor has become cynical by what life has thrown at him. See them in Me Before You.

A company man who has never done a day of work, Creed Bratton pursues sketchy extracurricular activities that keep him busy. See them in The Office.

A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.

An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a sage Jedi who doesn't need to say much to teach you a galaxy's worth of wisdom. See them in Star Wars Series.